Fire, Pollution and Exclusion
March 31, 2015 by Jonathan Hodes, partner, Miller Thomson|Jonathan Hodes, partner, Miller ThomsonPollution resulting from fire is not necessarily subject to insurance exclusion, says B.C. Court.
Location, Location
March 31, 2015 by Mary Allen and Michael O'Neil, principals, InsightaaS|Mary Allen and Michael O'Neil, principals, InsightaaSNew technologies, such as location-based intelligence, are helping insurers mitigate catastrophe risk.
No Contract is an Island
March 31, 2015 by Michael S. Teitelbaum, partner, Hughes Amys LLP|Michael S. Teitelbaum, partner, Hughes Amys LLPHow the Supreme Court of Canada "Sattva" decision may affect insurance policy interpretation.
Understand The Tension
March 31, 2015 by Derek Gibson, Project Engineer; and Philip Sarvinis, Managing Principal, Building Science and Restoration practice, Read Jones Christoffersen|Derek Gibson, Project Engineer; and Philip Sarvinis, Managing Principal, Building Science and Restoration practice, Read Jones ChristoffersenAdjusters can help with disaster assessment of post-tensioned reinforced concrete structures.
“We like the North”
March 31, 2015 by Craig Harris|Craig HarrisMarlene Lefebvre of Laurin Adjusters, which serves Alberta's Peace Region, says her firm embraces the challenge of handling claims in a remote area.
Message from the President
March 31, 2015 by Albert Poon, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' Association|Albert Poon, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' AssociationWhat does it mean to be a “professional?” It’s certainly a term thrown around a lot these days, but what does it really entail? There are many ways the word is used – paid versus non-paid (i.e. professional vs. amateur…
La Plume du Prsident
March 31, 2015 by Albert Poon, president, ACEIQue signifie le fait d’être un « professionnel »? Il s’agit certainement d’un terme employé à tort et à travers ces jours-ci, mais que signifie-t-il vraiment? Ce terme est utilisé de plusieurs façons : le fait d’être rémunéré par opposition…
Artful Adjusting
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Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty gets new North American CEO
March 31, 2015 byAllianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE announced Tuesday that Bill Scaldaferri will be appointed chief executive officer for North America effective July 1, replacing Art Moossmann. Moossmann “will hand over his leadership responsibility” for AGCS North America to Scaldaferri from…
IBC gives thumbs up to B.C. earthquake report
March 31, 2015 byThe Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is applauding the government of British Columbia’s earthquake preparedness report, which recommends that the provincial and federal governments engage with the insurance industry and other key stakeholders to develop a strategy on disaster resilience…
Alberta rules on distracted driving supported by industry
March 31, 2015 byThe Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is applauding proposed requirements in Alberta – which received the green light in the provincial legislative assembly – that seek to curb distracted driving by beefing up fines and penalties for texting while behind…
Top 10 Insurance Decisions
January 31, 2015 by Chris Dunn, partner; and Josiah MacQuarrie, associate, Dutton Brock LLP|Chris Dunn, partner; and Josiah MacQuarrie, associate, Dutton Brock LLPA review of the ten most important insurance coverage cases of 2014.
